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Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
A BOoTBLACK,s FORTUNE.
He Won 1t More by Perseverance and
 Pluck Than by Good Luck.

He Won 1t More by Perseverance and
 Pluck Than by Good Luck.
 From the Santa Rosa Democrat
 A little over seven years ago boetblack from San Francisco wandered to this city. During the six months that he was around our streets he made many friends through his quiet, respectful manner and bright and intelligent face. At last he disappeared from our city ss quietly as had been his arri- val No one knew whither or why he had gone, as he had made no oonfdants while here and kept his business to himself. Last Saturday he returned to this city from the northern country on his way to San Francis co. But not as bootblack. The bright, intelligent faced boy had developed into tall, finely proportioned man with sun burned, happy countenance. The change is accounted for in the following story told by himself:
 He had started from San Francisco in the spring of 1879 with the intention of going to the northern counties to take up land. He had left all of his earnings, which he had been saving up for the purpose, with his mother and younger brother, and started out to work his way by boat; but that failed and he was compelled to travel overland. At the end of his six months stay here he left with forty-nine dollars. He did not stop to add further to his exchequer until his arrival in Mendocino county. There again he was almost disheartened in learn ing that he was not old enough to take up land. But he made a VOW that he would not return to his mother in the big city until he could bring more money than he had given her on his departure Days heightened into weeks, and still he ad no regular employment and would have starved without the aid of some of the citizens to whom he told his story At last he chanced to meet with a tall, rough bearded man, who subsequently, proved to be his benefactor in 8 most singular manner. The man, whose name was Randolph, was intoxicated and would have fallen over 8 steep grade had he not reached him just in time. Fearing to let Randolph go home alone, he accompanied him up steep and tortuous mountain trail to his cabin, situated on the border of his claim of one hundred and sixty acres, which was covered thicklv with valuable timber Although Randolph loved liquor he carried within his breast the warmest of hearts, and on learning the lad had saved him, and also of his little benefactor's forlorn plight, he would not listen to his leaving him. Four years passed, during which Randolph and the bootblack worked together. The cabin was transformed into cosey little dwelling. The possessions of Randolph, which are now shared equally between him and his protege, were increased to eight hundred acres; roads and tramways had been constructed and stall wart woodmen had cut deep swath in the timber At the end of another three years, which brings us up to the present time, oth- CT improvements have been made, and the little bootblack is returning to his mother and little brother after all these years rich merchant. The firm of Randolph & Go. is estimated to be worth thirty thousand dol lars
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How Archer Killed Himself.


 In his early days of riding he was so slightly built that he often had to carry as much as two or three stone of dead weight, but as age crept upon him his daily study was to keep below his normal bodily weight of ten stone. To effect this he had to go through shocking privations in the way of sweating, starving and physicing. For the first named purpose he had special Turkish baths built at his private residence, while the chief piece of furniture in his library was pair of very sensitive scales. He would exist for a whole day upon bunch of grapes, or a single piece of dry toast and 8 glass of champagne. Of this treacherous wine he was particularly fond, but he would touch none but the very best brands. He declare that it kept hlm alive without in any way interfering with his weight. It must not, however, be inferred that his table was niggardly. On the contrary it was al ways supplied in bountiful fashion, for he was grand host. His self-denial was mar veloGs, for when he must have been simply ravenous with hunger he would preside at his table surrounded by the most tempting viands, and yet merely munch dry biscuit or his hard burned toast.
 When the bangs of hunger got almost past the power of man to resist the tempta- tion to eat he would adjourn to his library test his weight on his trusty scales, shake his head at the last obstinate pound which refused to stcome off, D and then retire to bed to be out of the way of the savory smell from tue kitchen. Nature, however, re- belled against this treatment and the pun ishment came suddenly and swiftly. The last straw that broke the camel's back was the attempt to get down to eight stone six pounds to ride St. Mirin in the Cambridge shire. He felt that it was his last chance to win that event, and he had made up his mind to do it at whatever cost. He rode, but did not win. On the contrary he was a wreck, nerveless and dispirited, and utterly without stamina. In this condition he went to Brighton and Lewes, and suffered expo sure on the bleak downs in thin shirt and silk jacket, with pair of hunting brsech- es The inevitable chill followed and the fever demon seized upon 8 frame i'll pre- pared to withstand it's ravages.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
REFORM IN RHODE IsLAND.

The meeting of representative Republicans in Providence, Rhode Island, the other day was significant and cheering affair. The meeting was for the purpose of recognizing the party in the State. The party has been demoralized there, according to the Provi- denee Journal, ever since the gradual degen- eraey and triumphs of the lower order of ma chine managers, which has been going on for some time, eliminated in the scandal of the May session of the general assembly and the election of the chief political corruptionist in the State to the local office in it's gifts. To this course of apathy and disgust the Journal says is added the complication of a prohibit tory law adapted more in 0 spirit of revolt against the methods of machine politicians as manifested in the unseemly con- test for the attorney generalship in the last Republican convention than from sound and sober judgment of it's practicabiiity, and which has resulted thus far in a scandalous failure in it's enforcement in almost every locality where the habits of the community afford the temptation for it's violation. fsThe officer, of whose executive ability so much was predicted, and to secure whose services such sacrifice was made of the honor and good name of tEe State, has done practicall nothing for the enforcement of the law, either from want of will or want of power, and the town authorities have also done less than if the whole responsibility had been placed upon them, as it should have been, while the crimes and follies of the vol unteer 'spotters' and spies have brought an undeseryed discredit upon the whole system of temperance reform. Finally the scandals of the barter and sale of offices for the pay ment of registration taxes, and other things which had been endured more or less nassive- and general good results of it's administra- tion, have become unendurable in the brazen triumph of corruption and malversation."
 This is plain language. And having clearly stated the course of the disease the Journal gives good advice as follows: "The Republi- can party must step forward with new and definite aims and with higher leadership and purpose. Let it declare for the abolition of the registry taxes, the fruitful cause of de- moraization and corruption, and without any corresponding good to the system of suf- frage and the community. Let it declare and provide for the enforcement of all laws on the statute books by responsible authorities and honest instruments. Let it declare that the sale of office to any ambitious intriguer or le-hunting rich man is forever abolish ed." Success to the reform movement in Rhode Island. The Republican party in some other States needs some reforming.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
DESCENDING.

Darwin must have had the toboggan slide in mind when he wrote "The Descent of n."-Tid Bits.
 People in this country sometimes find it cheaper to move than pay rent, but in Ireland they have resolved to do neither.-Pittsburg Chronicle.
 A poet asks: "What is it makes the noon- day air so strong" Well, perhaps the wife has been boiling a cabbage or somethin g like that.-Yonkers Statesman.
 A young man in California county thought that he could take a cows calf away from her. He is now wearing beautiful costume of lint and old sheets, gored across the shoul- ders.-Burlington Free Press.
 A Vermont farmer who is spending the holidays in New York writes home to his wife: 'tMost everybody here seems to be hard up for money. You can't go into a store without hearing somebody yelling for 'Cash?' "-Burlington Free Press. Things One Would Rather Have Left Un- said.-And now, my dear general, come and sit by me and tell me all the scandal that's happened while I've been away. We'll, real ly, Mrs. Mallecho, er-you see-the fact is that while you've been away there has been no scandal.-Punch.
 s'I wonder what Mrs. Fangle named her baby Lucy for," remarked Mrs. Snaggs; ''none of her relatives have that name. "
 
 livery appropriate, I'm sure. She expects the girl to make match some day" Mrs. Snaggs went up stairs to analyze it.-Pitts- burg Chronicle.
 A colored man was placed on the stand in the United States court yesterday and asked by Mr. Kirchner how far it was from the fence to the curbstone. 'I don't know sah, " answered the witness. "Well, about how far?' asked Mir. Kirchner. q don't know, h l,,,. tn1 hot ia haa ollections'' asked MT. Coriiss. "My bes' rec ollection is dat I don't remember, sah," said the witness.-Detroit Free Press.
 Mr. Winks makes 8 wrong move.-Mrs. Winks (reading)-'''In the eyes of a man a woman in the kitchen looks like an angel.' Do you believe that, MT. Winks?" MT. Winks (anxious to make point)-"Every word of and I'll send that girl off this very day.'' "Ohl yes, of course-and do the work your self" ''No, I'll hire negress. ss."-Omaha World.
 Not Monopoly. 'sBub, what does your father do?" inquired farmer of lad who had "caught bob" on his sleigh. con the railroad, :" was the reply" "Then you git off or I'll lay the whip on you! Railroads are blamed monopoliesp' tsBut my father is brakeman, and he's just had his pay re duced ten per cent" t'Oh, wall, that alters he case and you may stick. I've just lost a oag of oats off tine sleigh and know how to sympsthize with him."-Detroit Free Press. "Oh!" gushed New York young lady to a Boston friend of the same gender, ':you ought to see just what beautiful Christmas presents I received-a diamond ring, gold watch, a charming fan, an eight hundred dollar piano and costly sealskin saeque." ''Is that alla" frigidly replied the Boston young lady. ''Why, was more fortunatei 1 got set of Darwin's works, a volume of Emersons Essays, bound report of the proceedings of the Concord Summer School l ot Philosophy and pair of eye glasses.'- Norristown Herald
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
Thursday, January 6, 1887.
0RGAnIZEn.


 The legislature was organized yesterday in accordance with the programme made out the night before, and none of the ''snarks" that were predicted made their appearance. Colonel Hoyt, the new Speaker, made good impression. He is we'll qualified to conduct the business of the house, and it will not be his fault if matters do not go smoothly and rapidly. His address on taking the chair was appropriate and to the point. He hit the mark when he said: sfThe efficiency of 8 legislative body is not to be determined by the length or volume of it's laws, but rather by it's careful scrutiny of it's proposed meas ures and it's wise rejection of such changes as are unnecessary" This is good saying for the legislators to bear in mind. We sup pose there is no use in saying anything about a short session, but we can inform the mem bers that the people will be pleased if they do not ssitn too long
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
Patti,s album.

lrIoii tnO ct.i itSi 3aacttc'I
 Autograph collecting is one of the most harmless well as the most interesting of hobbies, and when 6 celebrated person takes to keeping an album of autographs col lection of more than usual value is likely to be the result. It is not generally known that among others who share this weakness is that greatest of singers, Mime. Adelina Patti. For many years past no friend of any distinction has been permitted to pass the threshold of the prima donna until he or she has written a few words either upon Mime. Patti herself or upon some other subject of interest. The consequence is that the signatures of almost every notability both in and outside the musical world are to he found in one of her albums, while, besides thesa gre many letters of we'll known com posers and musicians whichh Mime. Patti has had presented te her or has herself pur- chased. Of these are letters from Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and other illustrious ones.
 Many extracts could be given from these albums; we will now. however. merely give the following, which we trust the gifted songstress will forgive us for publishing and is dated February 10, 1864. He writes: Iris an easy and pleasant task which you have sent me-namely, to jot down at random q thought or two in your album. There are then three things which shall ever do-frst, admire you personally; secondly, marvel intensely at your talents and, lastly, be until death your most faithful and gl ateful friend, G. Rossini'' Meyerbeer is much moro formal and stiff. ''I beg of you," he writes, 'tto accept this as tribute of my respectful homage and my profound admiration. Berlioz on the other hand is characteristically witty. sHow am I to translate oportet patti It has been vari- ously rendered, you know. Pedantie schol- ars would have us believe it means, Suffer ing is the lot of man Not so say the jolly monks. oportst patti is simply; Firing hither lapportez) the pate, while with a still nearer approach to truth I, with all true lovers of music and song, say it means, It is impossible to exist without PattiP"
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06

pays 8 tax of $25 to the United States gov- ernment. Besides these there are many more who pay no tax, but sell regularly and dodge the constables There are also six wholesale liquor dealers, who pay government tax ot $100 each; 101 malt dealers, who pay $2O each; nine wholesale malt dealers, who pay $50 each, and three brewers. Druggists also sell many prescriptions. In Bangor alone there are 40 open bars, besides bars in ho- tels and other places.
 The Deutsches Tageblatt of Berlin is de- lighted by the growth of German influence in Japan. Herr yon Mohl, it says, man who acted for some years as private secretary to the Empress, and is now German consul at St. Petersburg, has been appointed House hold Minister and Chief Master of the Cere- monit at the Court of Tokio Not content with thus introducing European court eti- quette of the German type at her court, the Empress of Japan has also taken fancy to European costumes, and requisitioned the services of some Berlin dressmakels, who claim to turn out ladies' robes as well and fashionably as Worth of Paris. To this for midable record of the growth of Teutonic influence at Tokio may be added the further item that several new public buildings, in cluding even house of parliament, are now being erected in the Japanese capital by an eminent firm of Berlin architects.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06

other services, or in order to inducel him to stay when he threatened to leave.
 The doorkeeper, being interrogated concerning certain box containing immense sums, which had been sent from his house through various hands, and of which at last all trace was lost, accused his brother of hay ing demanded bribe from hlm of fifty thou sand francs, failing which he would be cused of having false keys. The examina- ton ot these two witnesses, the latter of whom looks like an old soldier, gave rise to much laughter in court.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
SHAWLS.
WORSTED GOODS.

Misses and Children's Hoods for 25c, reduced from soc.
 Misses and Children's Hoods for 75c, reduced from $1.
 Ladies' Hoods for 75c, re- duced from $I.
 Ladies Hoods for 8oc, re- duced from $I.25.
 Ladies' Hoods for SIPS, re- duced from $1.5o.
 Ladies Hoods for CSC, re- duced from 88c.
 Ladies Worsted Squares Shoulder Shawls) for soc and 75c, reduced from 75c and $1.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
DRESS GOODS.

In this department will be found Genuine Bargains. We offer special bargains for 25c, 371zc, soc, o2c, 75c and $1 a yard. We also call attention to bargains in Black Goods, Silks and RhadameS
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE C1TY, 15 CENTS WEEK, 50 CENTS MONTH, $a. % FOR SIX MONTHS, $500 A YEAR. THE SAME TERMS By MAIL.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06

HOnradeZ Cfgars ties. ID ICE PAPER, pure Iopg-cut Havana tobacco. E. E. HALL &SON,
 TO Chapel Strest
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Philadelphia counts up one hundred lives sacrificed to grade crossings in that city last year.
 The Arbeiter Zeitung. the organ of the Chicago Anarchists, is still foolish enough to advise workingmen to arm themselves with s'the cheapest, the best, the most effective arms" All this kind of stuff isn't calculated to prejudice people in favor of the convicted bomb throwers.
 A bill to be introduced in the Pennsylva- nia legislature will provide that all store keepers who employ female help must fur nish seats for their employees and allow them to be seated when not actively engaged, the penalty to be a fine of $100 and imprison- ment for six months. A good idea.
 The Standard Oil company keeps as quiet as it can, but it attends to business. It con- trols great railroad enterprises and whole in- dustries like the manufacture of cottonseed oil and petroleum, and it is asserted that it even owns the ''tank" wagons from which kerosene oil is peddled in Boston and yicin- ity.
 A "diseharged conyicts' agent" is employ ed by the State of NewY York, whose duty it is to visit the prisons once month to furnish released conviets with clothing, transporta- tion, tools or money. The appropriation for his work is $7, 800 Of this he takes $3, 800 for salary and distributes $4, 900 among con- victs. There is feeling in New York that this is rather costly missionary work.
 Western miners are excited over new electric indicator that is used to determine the location, from surface observations, of underground mineral bodies. It is the in- vention of prominent electrician of Boston, and is constructed upon the theory that the strong electric currents shown by large min- eral bodies can be utilized to locate the lat ter. The machine is simple affair, consist ing of electrodes which connect with bat teries in box containing an electric needle. The influence of the electric subterranean currents upon the needle is supposed to in- dicate the presence of an ore body.
 It is evident that prohibition does not pro- hibit in Maine. From statistics in the inter- nal revenue office it appears that there are ], 1,150 retail liquor dealers in the State. Each
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
FURS.

Fur Trimmings, Muffs, Col lars, Stoles. All Fur goods marked way down below cost to close out at once.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
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Glairvoyance.
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The we'll known business, test and healing medium, is not only maintaining her reputation reliable Clairvoyant, but is convincing new visitors each at Ter residence. 228 Crown street. on all matters pertaining to business social affairs health, etc., and always renders satisfaction. She compounds choice vegetable remedies, which have great pol tency in curing diseases. Hours from 10 a. to and to D. and evenings ns
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-06
BARGAIN LIST.

Cloaks all marked down.
 Lot No. |, Ladies' Jackets for S3. reduced from SAYS.
 Let No. g, Ladies' Jackets for $4,75. reduced from 6.5O.
 Lot No. 8, Ladies' Jackets S5, formerly 7.5O, and 9.
 Lot No. 4. Ladies' Jackets $5.5O reduced from 10.
 Lot No. s, Ladies' Jackets, S1O, reduced from IA.
 Lot NO. 6, Ladies' NcWmarkets, S6. reduced from 5.5O.
 Lot No. 2, Ladies' Newmarkets, SS.5O, reduced from 10.
 Lot. No. 6, Ladies' NeWmarkets SNO. reduced from l5.
 Lot NO. 9. Ladies' Wraps, 10, former price $13.5O to lG.
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LITCHFlELD POULTRY.

EtVHEt6EV VVE ubH Turkeys Chickens, Geese and Ducks, warranted strictly Connecticut dressed, will arrive early Christmas week.
 Cape Cod Cranberries cheap.
 Finest Native Celery 15c per bunch Large Sweet Oranges 25c per dozen. Bananas 25c per dozen. so per lb Finest Sweet Potatoes 30c peck. Common Potatoes, low price Medium sized Yellow Turnps, extra good. Eyaporated and Dried Fruits of all kinds. line of Canned Goods at $l per dozen. Choice Creamery Butter 2Sc and upward New Orleans Molasses new crop. Best quality Sugar Cured Hams 1213c pound. Lard at Sc per pound We offer full line of Fresh and Salt Meats Tn our meat department. Poultry received fresh every Friday and Satur- day.
 tinue to sell rounds Standard Granulated for $1. 20 pounds Extra for S1. Best New Process Flour S5.75 per barrel. Goods delivered promptly ana in order.
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CENTS FURNISHINGS.

E dozen only Gents Striped Cancels Hair Shirts and Draw CTS for ST each, marked down from $I.3e
 Gents best quality all-wool Scarlet Shirts and Drawers for $1.5o, regular $2 grade. Gents all-wocI Scarlet Shirts and Drawers for $1.25; have never sold under $I.5o.
 Hamburg Edgings for 12H Hc a yard; cannot be matched un- der zoe yard.
 Silk Handkerchiefs for soc, former plices from 75c to $1.
 Great values in Blankets, IA size, at 3.35, $50, 45o and SAYS a pair.
 4 dozen all-wool Scarlet Elan nel Skirts at 75c each.
 Marked reductions in many kinds of Ladies and Children's Underwear and Hosiery to close We offer a line of Ladies and Misses English Flat Ribbed Cashmere Hose, from 7 to 81a inch, in Seal, Navy, &c., at .37Hc a pair, a wonderful value. It will repay you to look our stock over.
 We are now opening Housekeeping Goods Linens, Quilts, Towels and Damasks, Crashes Cottons, Flannels, &c.. at popular JANu AIRY PRICES.
 No trouble to show goods. Samples giver R%-Goods delivered in Fair Haven, Wes Haven and Westville free.
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 New Haven, Conn.